DIRECTOR JAKE SCOTT JOINS UNTITLED JEFF BUCKLEY FILM
Will direct from script by Ryan Jaffe
LOS ANGELES (April 8, 2011) --- Director Jake Scott (Welcome to the Rileys) has come aboard to direct the Untitled Jeff Buckley biopic, the true story about the beloved rising star musician who lost his life in 1997 at age 30. Scott will direct from a script written by Ryan Jaffe. The project is being produced by Michelle Sy and Orian Williams. Buckley’s mother Mary Guibert, is the executive producer on the film and has given Scott her blessing on the project.
England- The cover story in the April issue of the UK Magazine NME, lists the “100 GIGS YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN AT”. The story features Jeff’s March 18th, 1994 performance at Bunjie’s/12 Bar in London at #86.
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We are pleased to report that the benefit-tribute concert at The Knitting Factory Williamsburg - Friday, March 18th raised over $2000 for Road Recovery!!
It was a fantastic show, and we would like to thank all the artists who generously donated their time to make the show an exciting collection of many different talents and outstanding performances:
Haydée Milanés, Damon Daunno, Alessio Franchini, Diana Silveira, Jeffrey Lewis, Nicholas James, Mossa Bildner, Fay Victor, Jann Klose, Pete Pidgeon, Felice Rosser & Faith, Danielle De Luca, Villa Delirium, Marianne Nowottny, Kevin McWha Steele, Lynda McLaughlin
Jeff Buckley Music’s friend and beloved “Romeo” in The Last Goodbye, Damon Daunno, brought down the house!
Check out some of his performance from Friday night here !
To learn more about Road Recovery and the incredible work they do to help young people battle addiction and other adversities by harnessing the influence of entertainment industry professionals who have confronted similar crises, please visit their website here .
Thanks again everyone!
Los Angeles Ballet is currently touring its spring “Celebration” performance around Southern California. The three-part show includes the latest commissioned World Premiere, My Greatest Fear, created by our marvelous friend Sonya Tayeh. This is the last weekend to catch this performance before its brief run is over!
Sonya has been a dear part of the Jeff Buckley Music family since she joined our team to compose and master the choreography for The Last Goodbye last summer. She is one of the world’s most provocative and respected choreographers, and her exciting work on The Last Goodbye garnered rave reviews throughout its run at the Williamstown Theater Festival.
Sonya’s inspired piece for “Celebration” is not to be missed, and you can see video of Sonya and the Los Angeles Ballet rehearsing My Greatest Fear here…
The final two performances will be taking place at UCLA’s Freud Playhouse Saturday, March 19th @ 7:30 PM and Sunday, March 20th @ 2:00 PM.
For more information and tickets, visit Los Angeles Ballet
Click here to read Penny Orloff of Culture Spot LA’s fantastic review of Los Angeles Ballet’s “Celebration” and Sonya Tayeh’s My Greatest Fear!
For those who couldn't get out to Williamstown or the stand-up performances of The Last Good-bye, our "Romeo", (Damon Daunno) will be performing at midnight, Friday, March 18, 2011 at the Knitting Factory Jeff Buckley Tribute.
Don't take a chance that there will be tickets available at the event. Please, buy your tickets in advance - proceeds are going to a wonderful cause,
'Rolling Stone' Readers Pick the "Top 10 Albums of the Nineties". The list, including U2, Radiohead, The Smashing Pumpkins and more, features Jeff Buckley's "Grace" at number 8.
"Jeff Buckley's "Grace", containing possibly the definitive rendition of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah," the disc showcases one of the most stunning singing voices of the past few decades. It was re-released in 2004 with a slew of bonus tracks, including a surprisingly faithful cover of the MC5's "Kick Out The Jams."
Read full story & Watch Videos from each album here: Rolling Stone
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FLOOD RELIEF – Artists For The Flood Appeal’ will be in stores from Monday 24th January 2011
SYDNEY – 21st January 2011 – Jeff Buckley's recording "So Real", is included on Sony Music Entertainment Australia's special benefit compilation CD “FLOOD RELIEF – Artists For The Flood Appeal”. The compilation CD is in support for the victims of recent floods across Australia.
In the November, 2010 edtion of SPIN Magazine, Jeff Buckley's "Grace" is featured at #88 in a listing of "The Top 125 Albums of The Last 25 Years", where the editors of SPIN Magazine ranked the top releases since the magazine's beginning in 1985. The feature references SPIN's original review of "Grace" & a 1994 feature in the magazine, that states "...Thom Yorke owes him, Chris Martin owes him, Devendra Banhart owes him big time." Read more online & see the complete list at
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Joel Eckels and Room 5 in Los Angeles became part of the Jeff Buckley Music Family this year by creating an amazing ‘Encore Night’ Jeff Buckley Tribute show in celebration of Jeff’s birthday. Many of the amazing musicians who performed at the November 15th Largo show joined a dozen other magnificent artists at Room 5 the following night, singing Jeff’s music, music that was inspired by Jeff, and music that inspired him.
Every performance was magical, and the atmosphere of Room 5, splendid.
Thank you to Sharif, Courtney Chambers, Trevor Menear, Ariana Hall, Joel Eckels, Paul Freeman, Justine Bennett, Jennifer Hirsh, Shane Alexander, Chris Pierce, Gaby Moreno, Kori Withers, Dave Carducci, Hope Waits, Jenni Alpert, Josh Bassett, Mike Freas, Josh Smith, and, of course – Joel Eckels! You all were amazing!
The Jeff Buckley Music family would like to thank Brother Sal for his incredible performance at the 2010 Jeff Buckley Tribute to benefit the Silverlake Conservatory of Music on November 15th. He brought an onslaught of amazing musicians with him and, together, everybody brought down the house. We feel so lucky to have had such incredible talent grace the stage in honor and celebration of Jeff. Bravo, everyone!
Thank you to Chris Pierce, Cydney Robinson, Justine Bennett, Anderson East, Brianna Rettig, Buddy, Sally Jaye, Sarah Roberts, Brian Wright, Austin Hartley-Leonard, Matt Ramsey, and Chris Seefried, as well as Sal’s incredible band, Shiben Bhattacharya, Paul Allen, Ben Peeler, Matt Del Vecchio, Dave Immergluck.
Sonya:
The Jeff Buckley Music Family sends our love and thanks to Sonya Tayeh and her amazing dance company!
What Sonya and her dancers accomplished at the 2010 Los Angeles Jeff Buckley Tribute was nothing short of extraordinary. The magic she created on the stage was electric, and the grace and beauty of her dancers was awe-inspiring. What better way to pay tribute to Jeff’s music, life, and legacy. Impossibly beautiful, and truly breathtaking!
Thank you to Danielle Peig, Adrian Lee, Melody Lacayanga, Johanna Sapakie, Jason Glover, Will Loftis, Renee Kester, Jenn Freeman, Will Johnston, Michelle Leah Dawley, Chelsea Thedinga, Nick Lanzisera, Megan Janelle Campbell, Fredric Odgaard, Miesha Alise, Jessie Rae Hartley, Cheryl Smith, and Chantel Aguirre.
Thank you Ziad and Desert Rose !!!
Our dinner was delicious, as always, and your staff was fantastic!
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Please join us in our 'Twitter Trending Project' on November 17th in celebration of Jeff Buckley's Birthday! To participate in this trending, all you have to do is add #jeffbuckley to all of your tweets!
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Join us in celebrating Jeff's Birthday today, November 17th, 2010.
Share your story here and tell us how you celebrate Jeff's birthday.
Audio: Viva
Note: * We do not know who Viva is, if it's you or you know who it is, drop us a line at newsletter@jeffbuckley.com !!!
Join us on Monday, November 15, 2010, for "The Hidden Treasures of Rock N Roll" on Chicago's UIC Radio. Hosted by DJ John Rose, Monday's show features the Annual Jeff Buckley Birthday celebration, featuring Jeff's music. You can hear this program online at UIC Radio Monday, 10AM - 2PM PST at www.uicradio.org
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Place your bid for this jr. Flea Bass, autographed by Flea! This auction is to celebrate the 2010 Los Angeles Jeff Buckley Tribute, and will directly benefit the
Jeff Buckley Honorary Scholarship Fund
Autogaphed FLEA jr BASS, Case, Strap, Amp Cord and DVD !
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This Flea Bass Junior comes directly from Flea himself, and his Silverlake Conservatory of Music.
The Flea Bass Junior is a 3/4-style bass designed to Flea's own specifications that is professionally set up and tested by technicians to deliver excellent sustain and rich tone. Its solid alder body's dual cutaways make for easy access to the higher frets, and its chrome bridge/tailpiece is fully adjustable.
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Bid on an exciting evening including a private, pre-show dinner with Mary Guibert, (Jeff Buckley's mom) + TWO tickets to the 2010 Official Los Angeles Jeff Buckley Tribute Concert and (local) transportation to The Largo Coronet Theatre.
This auction is to celebrate the 2010 Los Angeles Jeff Buckley Tribute, and will directly benefit the
This year we welcome world-famous choreographer Sonya Tayeh and the Tayeh Dance Company performing movements inspired by Jeff Buckley and the musical The Last Goodbye. The evening will also feature larger-than-life musical performances by Brother Sal with some very special guests joining him onstage for a mix of blues-filled piano, acoustic harmony, and plenty of soul. Join us Monday, November 15th at 8pm at Largo at the Coronet Theatre in Los Angeles to celebrate music, dance, and the legacy of Jeff Buckley.
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